Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Silverton is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Silverton differs from Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Silverton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silverton
Making ends meet is harder in Silverton
1 in 7 adults worry about keeping their housing (14.3%), vs 11.3% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (10.5% vs 8.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Health varies a lot right around Silverton
Grades next door run from Madeira (A+) to Cincinnati (C). Silverton is a C+. Around town ↓
Diabetes runs high in Silverton
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.2%), vs 13.2% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Silverton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Silverton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Silverton is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #430 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Silverton’s median household income is $72,143; among the 10,677 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Silverton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Silverton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Silverton and the towns around it
Silverton’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton | C+ | 38% | 15.2% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Madeira | A+ | 28.9% | 9.6% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Columbia Township | A− | 33.6% | 12% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Cincinnati | C | 38.3% | 14.1% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Deer Park | A− | 31.8% | 10.2% | 12% | CDC place |
| Kenwood | A | 29% | 12% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Sycamore Township | A | 30.3% | 11.5% | 10% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Silverton adults…
Silverton runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Silverton
No hospital or community health center in Silverton itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Silverton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Silverton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Silverton adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Silverton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Silverton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Silverton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Silverton is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Silverton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Silverton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.2–22.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%33.8–42.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.4–17 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%36.2–42.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.1–37.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.9–30.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6–8.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.6–15.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12–17.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.6–30.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.1–18.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%37.5–45.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.5–10 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.8–82.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.5–62.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.5–88.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78.4–82.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.5–72.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.1–82.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.7–27.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.3–39.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.5–27.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%13.9–19.9 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12–16.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%11.8–17.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24.7–31.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.1–16 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Silverton
Is Silverton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Silverton is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #430 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Silverton?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 42.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Silverton?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Silverton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Silverton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Silverton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Silverton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.